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The Old West

Not only did some of the Wild West's most famous events happen right here, but countless preserved towns, cities, and sites continue to tell the Old West story.

The Old West

Before statehood, the Arizona Territory was home to some of the most feared outlaws and respected lawmen who walked the streets—from Bisbee's Brewery Gulch to Prescott's Whiskey Row. During its heyday as a tough mining town, the New York Times called Tombstone's Birdcage Theater, "the wildest, roughest, wickedest honky-tonk between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast," while the New York Sun once labeled Jerome, another mining town, the "wickedest town in the West."

Wicked or not, these towns still have character and charm that’s a must for experiencing first-hand.

Across the state, the Old West lives on in Arizona. Wherever you go, you'll find an Old West that's still very much alive, with countless historic hotels, quaint shops, and more. You'll also discover plenty of attractions—including tours and reenactments—to keep the whole family engaged.

Start your trip in Southern Arizona, home to Tombstone, Bisbee, and Douglas.

Imagine the sound of spurs clicking as you walk the same streets where Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp once walked. You'll also want to make time for Wickenburg, in Central Arizona, as well as Jerome and Prescott—two towns connected by 30 miles of hair-raising bends and turns along Highway 89A—in the central area of Arizona known as the Verde Valley.

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Nostalgic Arizona: Step Back in Time at these Historic Gems

Travel back in time for nostalgic visits to a family-owned candy company, an Old West town, a fully-restored 1800s Victorian house and more.

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From the heart of city centers to remote outposts, Arizona’s historic hotels mix colorful origin stories with creature comforts.

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A Sampling of Arizona's Dude Ranches

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Rancho de Los Caballeros Historic Dude Ranch

Old West meets "New West" at Rancho de Los Caballeros, where the dude ranch's 74-year-old legacy is enhanced with new facility upgrades and...

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The Real McCoy Photography

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Rex Allen Museum

Born Rex Elvie Allen (1920-1999), Rex grew up on a homestead 40 miles north of Willcox. He was a real cowboy who became the last of the...

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Rising Youth Theatre

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RMGM Promotions

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Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks

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St. David Heritage & Cultural Arts Society

We serve the community of St. David and the San Pedro Valley as a society enabling the preservation and development of our historical and...

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Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch

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Steve LeVine Entertainment

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Superstition Mountain Museum

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Tanque Verde Ranch

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Trail Dust Town

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From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.